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St Gemmas Primary School

Private primary school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

St Gemmas Primary School is a private primary school based in Tembisa, Kempton Park. It currently teaches around 564 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St Gemmas Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tembisa, Kempton Park, St Gemmas Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

564
Learners
24
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Gemmas Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact St Gemmas Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with St Gemmas Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Gemmas Primary School, 2,593 compared with 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Gemmas Primary School, 2,591 compared with 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Gemmas Primary School, 2,575 compared with 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against St Gemmas Primary School's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against St Gemmas Primary School's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Kempton Park

And within Kempton Park itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Gemmas Primary School, 2,593 compared with 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Gemmas Primary School, 2,591 compared with 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Gemmas Primary School, 2,334 compared with 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against St Gemmas Primary School's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against St Gemmas Primary School's 564; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Gemmas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
230, Esangweni Section, , Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
P. O. Box 242 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
011 925 8014
EMIS number
700261263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Gemmas Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask St Gemmas Primary School directly, on 011 925 8014, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Gemmas Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Gemmas Primary School the best school in Kempton Park?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Gemmas Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides St Gemmas Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at St Gemmas Primary School?
St Gemmas Primary School reported 564 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at St Gemmas Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, St Gemmas Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is St Gemmas Primary School a public or private school?
St Gemmas Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Gemmas Primary School?
You can call 011 925 8014. It is located at 230, Esangweni Section, , Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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